https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160419ge93oz Twenty-one Simpson student-athletes competing in winter sports earned a spot on the 2015-16 Iowa Conference All-Academic Team. Tue, 19 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160419ge93oz https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160408nsptio In conjunction with Division III Week and Simpson College's annual Campus Day activities, several Storm teams grabbed rakes, brooms and bags of mulch and participated in community service on Wednesday, April 6. Fri, 08 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160408nsptio https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160303t4xqf0 First team pick Sam Amsbaugh and second team selection Dillon Gretzky represented Simpson on the All-Iowa Conference Men's Basketball Team for the 2015-16 season, as voted on by the league's coaches. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160303t4xqf0 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160223yzac7x The Simpson men's basketball team couldn't overcome a cold shooting night and uncharacteristic turnovers, losing to Buena Vista 87-58 in the first round of the Iowa Conference Tournament on Tuesday night. Tue, 23 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160223yzac7x https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160222oqi323 For the second time in less than a week, the Simpson men's basketball is hosting Buena Vista. This time, it's win or go home as the sixth-seeded Beavers take on the third-seeded Storm in the first round of the Iowa Conference Tournament. Simpson earned the right to host a tournament game for the first time since 2011. The winner goes to Wartburg on Thursday. Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160222oqi323 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160220sfzci4 A game-tying lob attempt with one-tenth of a second left went off the mark and the Simpson men's basketball team couldn't complete a big second-half comeback, losing to Loras 89-87 on Saturday. Sat, 20 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160220sfzci4 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160219j6w1b0 The Simpson men's basketball team closes the regular season Saturday, Feb. 20 when it travels to Dubuque, Iowa to face the Loras Duhawks. The Storm have assured at least the No. 3 seed in next week's Iowa Conference Tournament, but can earn a first-round bye with a win against a Duhawk team looking for the No. 3 seed. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. from Lillis Court. Fri, 19 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160219j6w1b0 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160217zbkh9o Dillon Gretzky scored 14 points to lead four players in double figures, Ryan Skaar reached a career milestone and the Simpson men's basketball team used a 26-3 run in the first half to beat Buena Vista 74-57 on Wednesday. Wed, 17 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160217zbkh9o https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160216mr1xze The Simpson men's basketball team closes the home regular season slate Wednesday night when it hosts Buena Vista at Cowles Fieldhouse. With two games left in the regular season, the Storm are trying to earn the No. 2 seed in the Iowa Conference Tournament while Buena Vista is playing for its postseason life. Wednesday marks the annual Pink game, and all fans wearing pink will be admitted free of charge. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160216mr1xze https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160213tnp6hk Matt Vonderhaar had 20 points, Jacob Timm flirted with a triple double and Coe beat the Simpson men's basketball team 87-66 on Saturday. Sat, 13 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160213tnp6hk https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160211j7uba4 The Simpson men's basketball team tries for its third win in a row Saturday when it hosts Coe on Senior Day at Cowles Fieldhouse. A Storm win would lock up a spot in the Iowa Conference Tournament while Coe tries to keep its postseason hopes alive. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160211j7uba4 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160210z54be7 Sam Amsbaugh scored 15 points, Austin Turner made the go-ahead layup with 3:37 left, and Luther missed two chances at a game-tying 3-pointer in the final possesion as the Simpson men's basketball team held on for a 64-61 win Wednesday. Wed, 10 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160210z54be7 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160209ti8ytx The Simpson men's basketball team has a chance to clinch a berth in the Iowa Conference Tournament when it travels to Luther on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Regents Center. To do so, the Storm will have to snap an eight-game road losing streak in the series. Tue, 09 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160209ti8ytx https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160206tnh3oi Sam Amsbaugh scored 14 of 21 points in the second half, including the go-ahead putback with 90 seconds left, and the Simpson men's basketball team made big defensive plays down the stretch to beat Central 79-73. Sat, 06 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160206tnh3oi https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602060nuwo0 The Simpson men's basketball team looks to avoid three-straight losses for the first time this season when it hosts Central on Saturday, Feb. 6. Currently part of a three-way tie for third place in the Iowa Conference standings with Central, Saturday's game has major conference tournament implications for both teams. Sat, 06 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602060nuwo0 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602040zpiuc Jordan Cannon had 29 points and Wartburg held on to beat Simpson 95-87 despite a a furious second-half comeback that saw the Storm nearly erase a 26-point deficit. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602040zpiuc https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160202yzx5v5 The Simpson men's basketball team looks to get back on the winning track when it hosts Wartburg on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Cowles Fieldhouse. With just one home loss on the season, the Storm need to win to keep pace with the Iowa Conference frontrunners. Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160202yzx5v5 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160130tkt1i5 Andre Norris had 24 points, 17 rebounds and Dubuque beat the Simpson men’s basketball team 74-60 on Saturday to take sole possession of first place in the Iowa Conference. Sat, 30 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160130tkt1i5 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160129ohrfho The Simpson men's basketball team will get another shot at the defending Iowa Conference Tournament Champions on Saturday, Jan. 30 when the Storm go to Dubuque. Sole possession of first place in the IIAC is on the line when the teams tip off at 4 p.m. from Stoltz Sports Center. Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160129ohrfho https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160128j3roe6 Simpson head men's basketball coach Brad Bjorkgren will be the featured guest Thursday, Jan. 28 on Hoopsville, the only show dedicated to Division III basketball. Thu, 28 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160128j3roe6 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160127yx56ag The inside-outside attack of Dillon Gretzky and Sam Amsbaugh accounted for 56 points and Simpson erased a 12-point deficit in an 86-78 win over Central, keeping hold of a share of first place in the Iowa Conference standings. Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160127yx56ag https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160126yrtjlf The upstart Simpson men's basketball team goes to Central on Wednesday, Jan. 27 owning a share of first place in the Iowa Conference. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. from Kuyper Gymnasium in Pella, Iowa. Tue, 26 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160126yrtjlf https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160123t2okkl Sam Amsbaugh came off the bench to score 16 points, Dillon Gretzky and Ryan Skaar had 15 apiece and the Simpson men's basketball team beat Luther 76-59 on Saturday. Sat, 23 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160123t2okkl https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160122hywqk8 The Simpson men's basketball team hosts Luther at Cowles Fieldhouse on Saturday, Jan. 23. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. Fri, 22 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160122hywqk8 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160121041qrr Dillon Gretzky scored 24 points, Ryan Skaar had 17 and the Simpson men's basketball team held off Wartburg 80-75 on Wednesday night. Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160121041qrr https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160119l0lvbe Simpson men's basketball player Sam Amsbaugh averaged 20.5 points and five rebounds in two games last week, earning Iowa Conference Player of the Week honors for the period ending Sunday, Jan. 17. Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160119l0lvbe https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160119tdryq6 The Simpson men's basketball team travels to Wartburg's Levick Arena for an Iowa Conference clash with the Knights on Wednesday. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160119tdryq6 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160116tvzw0u Reigning league MVP Andre Norris had 15 points and 14 rebounds and Dubuque beat Simpson 74-64 on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 16 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160116tvzw0u https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160115ncijj5 The Simpson men's basketball team hosts Dubuque on Saturday, Jan. 16 with a share of first place in the Iowa Conference on the line. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. from Cowles Fieldhouse. Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160115ncijj5 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201601140wnzz8 Sam Amsbaugh showed few ill-effects from an injury sustained in practice earlier in the week, scoring 21 points to lead the Simpson men’s basketball team to a 78-60 win against Loras on Wednesday. Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201601140wnzz8